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Keeping Polo Athletes Competing
The dos and don’ts of trimming and shoeing these hard working horses
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Restricting Foot Slide Causes P1 Fractures
Study finds surfaces and traction devices present a higher injury risk
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Just the Facts?
Equine vet Dave Ramey says results from shoeing studies don’t always agree with past practices and assumptions
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New Track Surfaces Present Challenges To Platers
Jury still out on the best way to shoe for synthetic tracks
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Latest Hoof-Care Ideas From Vet Meeting
Check out these footcare ideas from December’s annual meeting of the American Association of Equine Practitioners
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Toe Grabs Up to 4 mm are OK
The Jockey Club’s Thoroughbred Safety Committee modifies its previous recommendation regarding toe grabs, which may lead farriers and trainers to adjust and manufacturers and dealers to scramble
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More Toe Grabs Being Banned
The impact on track shoers from banning toe grabs over 2 millimeters will be minimal, but it may have serious implications for trainers
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